Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Gander Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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I was asleep by 11:00pm and almost missed my flight at 6:00am! – Mark
YQX Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Gander International Airport.
What to Expect
Gander Airport (YQX) has a small, dated terminal with a gift shop, restaurant/bar and 24-hour café. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Gander Airport
Staff are known for their hospitality. Travellers report that there are plenty of armrest-free benches conducive to sleeping. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
The Gander Airport earned accolades for its response during the 9/11 crisis. It successfully landed 38 rerouted airplanes and, with the help of the local population, sheltered more than 6,000 stranded passengers.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Gander Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Gander, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
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Food & Drinks
Weston’s At The Airport is open 24 hours. The Beech Bar & Grill is the airport’s other dining option, open daily from 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
We did not have any information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Gander Airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside.
Baby Care Facilities – All Washrooms have baby changing tables. The women’s washroom has a private nursing area.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available for international flight passengers. Cameo Corner gift shop, located in Weston’s restaurant, is open to all passengers.
Information Desk – Need assistance or information? The airport’s information desk is open 24 hours a day.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
DRL Coachlines Ltd. operates a daily scheduled passenger coach service across Newfoundland. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the DRL Coachlines website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies can be found at Gander Airport: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • National • Thrifty. Location: Kiosks are inside the terminal.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Busy Bee Cabs provides a 24-hour curbside service in the Domestic Arrivals area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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